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My heart is filled with so much joy at those words that I tears begin to fall. It feels good to have Nellie on my side because her approval means the world to me. This is an incredible development, but what comes next? Will Wilhelm disown Eric for falling in love with a maid? Will the King banish me to some godforsaken gulag in order to keep us apart?
We turn back at that moment, and see that King Wilhelm and his son are still locked in a silent battle of the wills. They stare at each other, both refusing to back down. Oh god, I don’t want Eric to lose his inheritance because of me. He was born and bred for the throne, even if he’s not interested, and it’s his birthright.
Yet what can I do now? Aunt Nellie holds my hand as we gaze upon the Prince and his father. My knees shake and my stomach turns, but I hold my head up high. I know our love is strong enough to get through anything, and although the future is still unwritten, I know that this will work out …somehow.
CHAPTER20
Eric
“Amaid?” my father questions, his expression disbelieving. I nod coolly.
“Yes. And she works her ass off to keep this place sparkling clean, just how you like it, Dad,” I say.
Wilhelm looks confused.
“This is a serious matter, Eric. You are heir to the Chromian throne,” he huffs.
“I’m aware,” I retort.
“Then why have you taken up with the help? Amaid, of all things?” he growls. I hate that this is being broadcast in public, but it is what it is, and I want the world to know. As a result, I raise my voice slightly.
“I chose Kitty because she's an amazing woman. She works hard and takes pride in everything that she does. She's the sweetest woman I've ever met, and she loves me with her whole heart,” I say.
Still, that doesn’t impress my dad.
“But why her? Why not a woman from a high born family?” he asks.
This one’s easy. “I don’t care about her status or about how anyone else feels about it. Kitty may not be royalty, but she will always be a queen in my eyes,” I say.
My dad rolls his eyes, and it pisses me off.
“Eric, think about what you're doing. You're going to be King one day, and thisKittyperson is probably just using you because she knows you’re the heir to the Chromian throne,” he says.
Okay, now I’m really getting angry.
“Dad, Kitty is thefirstwoman I’ve ever met who isn’t trying to use me to get to the throne. She isn’t after my crown; she’s after my heart, and it’s already hers, whether you approve our relationship or not,” I say between gritted teeth. After all, Wilhelm needs to know that Kitty and I are going to be together no matter his objections.
The room grows quiet as everyone stares at my father. I love Wilhelm dearly, but I have to make my own decisions in life and these last three days without Kitty have been sheer torture. I've been fucking miserable, moping around the palace, and growling at everyone in sight. I haven't slept a wink, and I’ve barely eaten anything. My heart has been in so much pain since she took her love away from me, and clearly, things can’t go on like this.
Meanwhile, my father stares at me with a disgusted expression. I don't know how he found out that I've been seeing someone in secret, but it doesn’t matter at this point. I'm glad he knows now because I love Kitty with all of my heart, and I want the entire world to be aware of that fact. She's an amazing woman, and someday, she'll be my wife. I should have told Wilhelm about us a long time ago, but I was trying to protect my relationship with Kitty. But now, by keeping her a secret, I’ve caused the very thing I was trying to avoid. Meanwhile, my father leans forward in his seat and looks me square in my eyes.
“I forbid this relationship,” he says in a stern voice. I take a step back with a shrug. After all, nothing can keep me from Kitty. I've made up my mind already, and I'm going to spend the rest of my life with her.
“Okay that’s fine, but it's not up to you,” I say, standing my ground. “I love her, and we're going to be together, whether you like it or not.” Wilhelm’s caught off guard by my words because obviously he’s gotten his way throughout his life.
My father’s eyes narrow on me, but I don't move a muscle. My feet are firmly planted on the ground, and I'm standing behind every word that I’ve uttered. I'll probably lose my place in line to the throne, but none of that matters as long as I can be with Kitty.
But then Wilhelm sits back, and suddenly, his disapproving frown fades away. He rubs his eyes as he sighs heavily.
“Fine. Who am I to stand in the way of true love?” he says.
What? I can't believe my ears. Did my father just give me his approval to date whomever I want?
“You mean you won't try to stop us from being together?” I ask incredulously.
“No,” he says. “Or yes, you should be together. After all, look what I did to your Aunt Mildred. I don't want to do the same to you, Son. You're my child, and I want you to be happy.”
I stand there, disbelieving.
